Exodus 28:31

And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.
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וְ עָשִׂ֛יתָ
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
עָשִׂ֛יתָ
Root word do, made, done, did, make, …
Dictionary form: עָשָׂה · aw-SAW

Verb — Qal, Sequential Perfect (Weqatal), second person masculine singular simple action — "he did" carries the story forward — try "and he will ___" the built-in subject is "you"

In the KJV here: and thou shalt make
did ×123 do ×108 made ×86 to do ×85 and do ×61 he did ×59 and he made ×54 and thou shalt make ×45
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do — Broadest default; fits commands, descriptions, and narrative.
make — Prefer when the result is a crafted or constructed object.
perform — Good for rituals, duties, vows, or formal acts.
carry out — Emphasizes completing a directive or plan.
execute — Suits legal, judicial, or administrative actions.
accomplish — Highlights successful completion of a goal.

BDB6428 H6213

BDB6427 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6429

I. עָשָׂה2622 verb do, make (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; MI23, 26 עשתי, l.3; l.9 ואעש, l.24 Imperative עשו; Old Hebrew proper name עשיו, אלעשה, מעשיהו; not Aramaic, and not certainly found in South Semitic languages; on Sabean see especially DHMSB Berl. Akkadian 1886, 849); —

Qal2524 Perfect 3 masculine singular Gen 3:1 +, suffix עָשָׂהוּ Hos 8:6 +; 3 feminine singular עָֽשְׂתָה Deut 22:21 +, וְעָשָׂת consecutive Lev 25:21 2 masculine singular עָשִׂיתָ Gen 3:14 +, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יַעֲשֶׂה Gen 18:25 +, וַיַּעֲשֶׂה 1Kgs 16:25 + 3 t., וַיַּעַשׂ Isa 5:2 +; יַעֲשֵׂה Isa 64:3, 2 masculine singular תַּעֲשֶׂה 1Sam 10:8, תַּעֲשֵׂה Gen 26:29; Josh 7:9, jussive (with אַל) תַּעַשׂ Gen 22:12 +, תַּעֲשֵׂה 2Sam 13:12; Jer 40:16 Qr (Kt תַּעַשׂ); 1 singular אֶעֱשֶׂה Gen 2:18 +, וָאֶעֱשֶׂה Ezek 20:14; Dan 8:27, וָאַעַשׂ Deut 10:3 + 4 t. Ezekiel; etc.; Imperative masculine singular עֲשֵׂה Judg 10:15 +; feminine singular עֲשִׂי Jer 6:26 +, etc.; Infinitive absolute עָשׂה Jer 44:17 +; עָשׂוֺ Jer 7:5 + 2 t. (Jer 4:18 van d. H. עָשׂוּ); construct עֲשׂוֺת Gen 2:4 +, עֲשׂה Gen 50:20 + 2 t., עֲשׂוֺ Gen 31:28, suffix עֲשׂתוֺ Gen 41:32 +, עֲשׂהוּ Exod 18:18, etc.; Participle active עשֶֹׁה Isa 5:5 +, suffix הָעשֹׁוֺ Job 40:19 (but see below); plural עשִֹׁים Gen 24:49 +; suffix עשָֹׁ֑י Job 35:10 (yet see Ges«GKC:124k»§ 124k), etc.; passive עָשׂוּי Exod 3:16 +, הֶעָשׂוּ Job 41:25 (Ges«GKC:75k»§ 75k); feminine עֲשׂוּיָה Ezek 21:20 +, etc.; —
I. 1. do (1560 + t.):
  a. (1) with accusative active Gen 3:14 (J) Gen 20:10 (E) + often; do right in eyes of ׳י 2Kgs 12:3; 2Kgs 14:13 +, evil 2Kgs 8:18; 2Kgs 8:27 + (compare I. עַיִן 3 c); do God's commands, statutes, etc., Deut 16:12; Deut 30:8; Num 15:39 (P); חַיִל ׳ע 1Sam 14:48 + do might, i.e. mightily, valiantly; Prov 31:39 do efficiency, i.e. efficiently; = commit (offence) Lev 20:13 (H), Deut 20:18 followed by מִן particle, וְעָשָׂה מֵאַחַת מֵהֵנָּה Lev 4:2 and shall do a single one of them (things prohibited; see מִן 3 b
   (d)), compare ׳וְעָשׂוּ אַחַת מִכָּלמִֿצְוֺת י vLev 4:13 vLev 4:22; Lev 5:17 (all P); do = perform a work, with accusative of congnate meaning with verb מַעֲשֶׂה Exod 18:20; Exod 23:12 (E), also (׳י subject) Deut 11:7; Dan 9:14; Eccl 3:11 with accusative מְלָאכָה Gen 2:2 (twice in verse) (J), Exod 20:9; Exod 20:10 = Deut 9:13 (10 Words); with accusative דְּרָכֶיךָ Isa 58:13 מְלוּכָה עַל ׳ע 1Kgs 21:7 = exercise sovereignty over; of ׳י performing signs (אֹתֹת) Josh 24:17 (E), Num 14:11; Num 14:22 (JE), Deut 11:3, so Moses Exod 4:17 and (מֹפְתִים) vExod 4:21. (2) do something to one (ל person) Gen 20:9 (E), Judg 9:56 +; with עַל reflexive Jer 26:19 do evil against ourselves; especially ׳י subject, with לְ, do good to Exod 18:9 (E), 2Kgs 8:66, or evil Gen 42:28 (E); in phrase so may God do to me, etc. 1Sam 3:17; 2Kgs 6:31 + (see יסף
Hiph`il 1.). (3) do something for one (ל person) Gen 30:31; 1Kgs 11:8 +, direct object omitted 1Sam 20:4 + ל of thing Judg 21:7; Judg 21:16 what shall we do for them, for wives ? with עַל person Neh 5:19 with dativus ethicus [dative of interest] (ל) 1Sam 10:7 with לְ, of ׳י doing kindness for 1Sam 22:3 executing vengeance for Judg 11:36 (+ מִן of enemy); ׳י doing a sign (אוֺת) for Judg 6:17 (elsewhere נָתַן אוֺת לְ), compare עֲשֵׂהעִֿמִּי אוֺת לְטוֺבָה Ps 86:17. (4) do something (in relation or intercourse) wilth (אֵת person), ׳י subject Deut 1:30 all that he did with you, Deut 10:21 (compare Ps 86:17 above), human subject 2Chr 24:24 (object שְׁפָטִים), Ruth 2:11. (5) seldom with ב, usually of executing judgment upon 1Sam 28:18; Isa 48:14, more generally Esth 1:15 what shall we do with the queen ? also, subject ׳י, Ezek 25:11; Ezek 28:26; Ps 149:7; Ps 149:9; Num 33:4 (on false gods); in good sense, ׳חֲסָדִים בּ ׳ע Neh 13:14. (6) of ׳י doing the justice (מִשְׁפַּט) of any one, i.e. maintaining his cause 1Kgs 8:45; 1Kgs 8:49; Ps 9:5. (7) with adverb do thus, כֹּה, Josh 6:14 (JE), according to, כְּ Gen 6:22 (P), Gen 18:21 (J), 1Kgs 2:6 accusative as, כַּאֲשֶׁר Gen 27:19 (J); Exod 1:17 (E) +; with בְּ of manner, Judg 9:16a, Ezek 8:18; Ezek 25:15.
  b. work for (ל of thing) Gen 30:30 (J); with ל person 1Sam 14:6; Ezek 29:20 (for ׳י); work in (ב) gold or other material 1Kgs 7:14; 2Chr 2:6; 2Chr 2:13; Exod 31:4; Exod 31:5; Exod 35:32 (all P); with בָּהּ (i.e. בָּעֲבֹדָה) Exod 5:9 (J) in toil; work with (עִם) God 1Sam 14:45, so probably of God's working with (אֵת) Moses and Aaron 1Sam 12:6 (usually appoint); with אֵת with (of person in whose company, in whose field Ruth 2:19 (twice in verse) (gleaning); work בְּחֵפֶץ כַּפֶּיהָ Prov 31:13 without preposition Exod 36:1; Neh 3:28.
2. deal with, with עִם, 2Chr 2:2; Dan 1:13 (כַּאֲשֶׁר accusative as); with אֵת, Ezek 20:44; Ps 109:21; Ezek 22:14; Zeph 3:19 (perhaps; Gr Now insert כָּלָה, see II 1 g), + כְּ Jer 21:2, + בְּ of manner Ezek 23:25; Ezek 23:29 with לְ person + בְּ Ezek 25:12 with בְּ person, Jer 18:23; Dan 11:7, + כְּ according to Neh 9:24; Esth 3:11.
3. often in phrase, do kindness (חֶסֶד) with: with (עִמָּדִ) עִם Gen 19:19; Gen 24:12; Gen 12:14 (J), Judg 1:24; Judg 8:35; 1Sam 15:6; 2Sam 2:5; 2Sam 10:2 = 1Chr 19:2 +; with עַל, 1Sam 20:8 (but read עִם Vrss We Dr and others); absolute, Ps 109:16 object חֶסֶד + אֱמֶת, with עִם, Josh 2:14 (JE) Judg 9:19; 2Sam 2:6 with אֵת with, Gen 24:49; Gen 32:11; Gen 47:29 (all J); with לְ, Exod 20:6 = Deut 5:10; 2Sam 22:51 = Ps 18:51 so טוֺב ׳ע, with עִם, Gen 26:29 (J), compare Judg 8:35; Judg 9:16 with אֵת with, 1Sam 24:19; 2Sam 2:6.
4. absolute act, act with effect, especially of ׳י, 1Kgs 8:32; 1Kgs 8:39; Jer 14:7; Ezek 20:9; Ezek 20:14; Ezek 20:22; Ps 22:32; Ps 37:5; Ps 52:11; Dan 9:19 of men 2Chr 31:21; Dan 8:12; Dan 8:24; Dan 11:28; Dan 11:30; Dan 11:32 with ל of person Ezek 31:11.
II. 1. make (670 + t.):
  a. with object concrete, ark Gen 8:6, altar Gen 13:4, idols Judg 18:24; Judg 18:31 +, etc.
  b. often of God's making (creating) Gen 3:1 (J), Gen 1:7; Gen 1:16; Gen 1:25 (P), Neh 9:6; Job 9:9; Prov 8:26; 2Chr 2:11; Ps 95:5 +; making man Ps 100:3; Ps 119:73 (made by God's hands), in the womb Job 31:15 (twice in verse); making, constituting, nation Deut 26:19; Deut 32:6; Deut 32:15 participle suffix עשֵֹׁהוּ his Maker Isa 17:7; Prov 14:31; Prov 17:5 (הָעשֹׁוֺ Job 40:19 is improbable, most read הֶעָשָׂוּי, with various interpretation of following words); עשֶֹׁךָ Isa 51:13, עשֵֹׁנִי Job 32:23 (Ginsb; vJob 32:22 van d. H. Baer), עשֵֹׁנוּ Ps 95:6 so apparently plural participle עשָֹׁ֑י Job 35:10, עשַֹׁיִךְ Isa 54:5 (Ges«GKC:124k»§ 124k explanation as sg.).
  c. make something, with לְ reflexive, make for thee Exod 20:4; Deut 9:12; Deut 10:1 +, for (ל) another 1Sam 2:19; 2Sam 7:11; 1Kgs 2:24 +; object מִשְׁתֶּה banquet Gen 40:20; Esth 5:4, also (no ל) Gen 29:22 (E) Judg 14:10; Esth 5:5; Esth 5:12 and (figurative, ׳י subject) Isa 25:6 with ל of thing, Deut 22:8 with ל of animal Gen 33:17 (J).
  d. make a name (שֵׁם) for oneself (ל) 2Sam 7:9; 1Chr 17:8, also (no ל) 2Sam 8:13 a new heart for oneself (ל) Ezek 18:31.
  e. make war with (אֶת) Gen 14:2; Josh 11:18 (D); with עִם, Deut 20:12; Deut 20:20; 1Chr 5:10; 1Chr 5:19 absolute 1Chr 22:8 with ל reflexive Prov 24:6 participle עשֵֹׁה מִלְחָמָה 2Chr 11:1; 2Chr 26:11; 2Chr 26:13 make peace, with ל person Josh 9:15 (J); אִתִּי בְרָכָה ׳ע 2Kgs 18:31 make an agreement with me. feminine with ב, ׳פֶּרֶץ בּ ׳ע Judg 21:15 ׳י brought a catastrophe upon (compare פרץ).
  g. with 2 accusative, make something out of (accusative mater.) Exod 25:18; Exod 28:13; Exod 37:17; Exod 37:24; Song 3:10; Deut 10:3 +; make something into something (Ges«GKC:117ii»§ 117ii) Hos 8:4; Gen 27:9; Judg 17:4; Num 11:8; Num 17:3; Ps 104:4 make something כָּלָה, i. e. utterly destroy it Nah 1:8; Zeph 1:18; Ezek 20:17; Neh 9:31 c. passive participle as 2nd accusative Exod 38:7 they made it נְבוּב לֻחֹת hollow with boards, Exod 39:9 but also with accusative + לְ, Hos 2:10 gold they made into (ל) the Baal, Judg 8:27; Exod 27:3 (P), Deut 9:14; Jer 37:15; Ezek 4:9; Isa 44:17; Isa 44:19 make something for (ל person), + מִן of material Song 3:9.
2. produce, yield: of grain, yielding meal Hos 8:7 (twice in verse), vineyard, grapes Isa 5:2 (twice in verse); Isa 5:4 (twice in verse); Isa 5:10, tree, fruit 2Kgs 19:30 = Isa 37:31; Hos 9:16; Jer 12:2; Jer 17:8; Ezek 17:23 (all figurative), Gen 1:11; Gen 1:12 (P); branches Job 14:9 and (figurative) Ezek 17:8 land, fruit Lev 25:21 compare Hab 3:17, absolute Gen 41:47 of seed Isa 5:10, vine, shoots Ezek 17:6 (figurative); of cows, yielding milk Isa 7:22 hippop. producing fat Job 15:27.
3. prepare, especially of dressing and cooking food, Gen 18:7; Gen 18:8; Judg 6:19; Judg 13:5; 1Sam 25:18 (passive), 2Sam 12:4 (twice in verse); Gen 27:14; Gen 27:17; Gen 27:31; 2Sam 13:5; 2Sam 13:7; 1Kgs 17:12; Exod 12:39 (+ ל reflexive); a bullock for sacrifice (see below) 1Kgs 18:23; 1Kgs 18:25; 1Kgs 18:26 כְּלֵי גוֺלָה Ezek 12:3 (+ ל reflexive); a chamber Neh 13:7 prepare to build (+ ל person and infinitive).
4. make offering, e.g. עוֺלָה Judg 13:16; Jer 33:18; Lev 16:24, עוֺלָה וָזֶבַח 2Kgs 5:17 (+ ל of deity), הַחַטָּאת Lev 14:19, אִשֶּׁה Num 15:3; Num 15:14, various offerings 1Kgs 8:64; Lev 9:22; Ezek 45:17; Ezek 46:2 +; + ׳לי to ׳י Lev 17:9 +; also with accusative of thing sacrificed (perhaps originally prepare or provide, see above) Ezek 43:25 (twice in verse); Ezek 46:15; Lev 14:30; Lev 15:15; Lev 15:30; Lev 16:9; Num 6:11; Num 6:17; Ps 66:15 (+ ל of deity) +; absolute = offer sacrifice Exod 10:25 (E + ׳לי), to (ל) heathen gods 2Kgs 17:32.
5. attend to, put in order: pare (the nails) Deut 21:12 wash (feet) 2Sam 19:25 trim (beard) v.2Sam 19:25 (compare French faire la barbe, German die Haare machen).
6. observe, celebrate, religious festival, e.g. passover Exod 12:48; Num 9:4; Num 9:6; Num 9:13; Josh 5:10, also (+ ׳לי) Exod 12:48; Num 9:10; Num 9:14 (all P), Deut 16:1 +; sabbath Exod 31:16; Deut 5:15 feast of weeks Deut 16:10, booths Deut 16:13, Purim Esth 9:21; Esth 9:27, etc.
7. acquire property of various kinds (compare 'make money') Gen 12:5; Gen 31:5 (J), Isa 15:7; Jer 17:11; Jer 48:36; Deut 8:18; Ezek 22:18; Ezek 28:4 (twice in verse); Ezek 38:12; 2Chr 32:29; Eccl 2:8 + ל reflexive Deut 8:17; 2Sam 15:1; 1Kgs 1:5 of fruits from vineyards, etc. Ps 107:37.
8. appoint priests 1Kgs 12:31; 1Kgs 13:33; 2Chr 2:17 (all + מִן source), a feast 1Kgs 12:32; 1Kgs 12:33 (+ ל person); ordain a sacrifice Num 28:6, a festal day Ps 118:24 institute, אוֺב וְיִדְּעֹנִי ghost and familiar spirit 2Kgs 21:6 = 2Chr 33:6 (compare DrDeut 18:11).
9. bring about, of ׳י's effecting a deliverance Exod 14:13 (לָכֶם), 1Sam 11:13; 2Sam 23:10 (insert also || 1Chr 11:13 Dr), v1Chr 11:12 cause, followed by clause with שֶׁ Eccl 3:14.
10. use, לִמְלַאכְתּוֺ ׳וְע 1Sam 8:16 passive Exod 38:24.
11. spend, pass, days of life Eccl 6:12. Niph`al97 Perfect 3 masculine singular נַעֲשָׂה Judg 16:11 +; 3 feminine singular נֶעֶשְׂתָה 2Sam 17:23 +, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יֵעָשֶׂה Gen 29:26 +, 3 feminine singular with ו subordinate וְתֵעָשׂ Esth 5:6; Esth 7:2; Esth 9:12 (Ges«GKC:109»§ 109 f.), etc.; Infinitive construct הֵעָשׂוֺת Esth 9:1; Esth 9:14, etc., Participle נַעֲשֶׂה Neh 5:18, etc.; —
1. be done (passive of Qal I 1):
  a. subject מְלָאכָה Judg 16:11 (with ב instrumental), Neh 6:16 (with מֵאֵת אֱלֹהִים ), vNeh 6:9; Exod 12:16 + 4 t.; subject omitted Ezek 44:14, indefinite Esth 4:1 with כֵּן Esth 9:14 be done, כַּתּוֺרָה Ezra 10:3 be committed, of offence, Deut 13:15; Num 15:24; Eccl 4:1 + 3 t.; with negative not (yet) done, i.e. future Isa 46:10 be accomplished, performed, fulfilled Ezek 12:35; Ezek 12:38; Dan 11:36; Esth 5:5; Esth 7:2; Esth 9:12 be executed, carried out, of sentence Eccl 8:11, decree Esth 9:1 be followed, of counsel 2Sam 17:28 nearly = occur Eccl 1:9 (twice in verse); Eccl 1:13; Eccl 9:3; Eccl 9:6, subject מַעֲשֶׂה Eccl 1:14; Eccl 2:17; Eccl 4:3; Eccl 8:9; Eccl 8:17, subject הֶבֶל vEccl 8:14, עִנְיָן vEccl 8:15.
  b. Imperfect with negative, is (are) not done, not according to usage, of flagrant offences Gen 20:9 (E), Gen 29:26 (with כֵּן), Gen 34:7 (both J), 2Sam 13:12 (כֵּן); hence (P) not to be done, forbidden by ׳י Lev 4:2; Lev 4:13; Lev 4:22; Lev 4:27; Lev 5:17.
  c. be done to, with ל of animal 1Sam 11:7 (כֹּה); ל person Exod 2:4 (E) Exod 21:31 (E; כַּמִּשְׁפָּט), Isa 3:11; Jer 5:13 (כֹּה), Lev 24:19 (H; כֵּן), Num 15:34 (P) + 8 t.; be done for, ל person Judg 11:37; Esth 6:3, עִם person vEsth 6:3 ל of thing Num 15:11 (כָּכָה).
  d. be done upon, against (ב) Dan 9:12.
2. (passive of Qal II):
  a. be made, of conr. things 1Kgs 10:20 = 2Chr 9:19 (throne), Jer 3:16 (ark), 2Kgs 12:14; Ezek 43:18; Exod 25:31; Num 4:36 (P); with accusative mat; Lev 2:7.
  b. be produced from (מִן) vine Num 6:4.
  c. be prepared, of food Exod 12:16; Lev 6:14; Lev 7:9 (all P), Neh 5:18 (twice in verse).
  d. be offered, מִנְחָה Lev 2:8; Lev 2:11, kid Num 28:15; Num 28:24.
  e. be observed, passover 2Kgs 24:22; 2Kgs 24:23 (ל of deity) = 2Chr 35:18; 2Chr 35:19 Purim Esth 9:28. feminine be used + ל of thing Lev 7:24 (P); Lev 13:51 (P) Ezek 15:5 (twice in verse). Pu`al Perfect 1 singular עֻשֵּׂיתִי Ps 139:15 I was made.


BDB6436 H6213

BDB6435 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6437

II. [עָשָׂה] verb Pi`el press, squeeze (Late Hebrew עִשָּׂה Pi`el compel; ᵑ7 עַסִּי Pa`el crush, gnash (teeth); compare Arabic compress a woman); — Perfect 3 plural עִשּׂוּ דַּדֵּי בְּתוּלִים Ezek 23:3; Ezek 23:8 (unchaste act); Infinitive construct בַּעֲשׂוֺתדַּ֗֗֗דַּיִךְ vEzek 23:21 read Pi`el בְּעַשּׂוֺת (Ew Co Toy, and others).

do, made, done, did, make, …
ʿāśâ
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • to do, fashion, accomplish, make
    • (Qal)
      • to do, work, make, produce
        • to do
        • "to work"to deal (with)"to act, act with effect, effect
        to make
        • to make
        • "to produce"to prepare"to make (an offering)"to attend to, put in order"to observe, celebrate"to acquire (property)"to appoint, ordain, institute"to bring about"to use"to spend, pass
      (Niphal)
      • to be done
      • "to be made"to be produced"to be offered"to be observed"to be used
      (Pual) to be made
    (Piel) to press, squeeze

אֶת
אֶת
Particle points to the object of the verb — leave untranslated
Dictionary form: אֵת · ate

Particle — Direct Object Marker

and ×240 of ×109 him ×107 them ×73 with ×72 from ×64 you ×61 me ×54
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[direct object marker — untranslated] — Most common use; marks definite direct object, no English equivalent.
with — Use when אֵת expresses accompaniment or association.
from — Use when context implies source or separation.
along with — Emphasizes inclusion or togetherness in a list.
together with — Slightly more formal; stresses joint participation.
among — Use when indicating presence within a group.

BDB853 H853

BDB852 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB854

I. אֵת, with makk. אֶתֿ, with suffix אֹתִי; ˜אֹתְךָ, ˜אֹתְכָה Num 22:33, אֹתָ֑ךְ, אֹתָ֑כָה Exod 29:35, feminine אֹתָךְ; אֹתוֺ etc.; 2 plural אֶתְכֶם, once ˜אוֺתְכֶם Josh 23:15 3 masculine plural regularly אֹתָם, rarely אֶתְהֶם Gen 32:1; Exod 18:20; Num 21:3; Ezek 34:12; 1Chr 6:50, once ˜אוֺתְהֶם Ezek 23:45 3 feminine plural, on the contrary, regularly אֶתְהֶן (13 t.), once אֹתָן Ezek 16:54 (also ˜אוֺתְהֶן Ezek 23:47, אֹתָ֖נָה Exod 35:26, אוֺתָ֖נָה Ezek 34:21); forms with cholem also often written plene: — the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite (Moabite id., Phoenician אית i.e. אִיַּת (Schrödp. 213 f.); Aramaic יָת frequently in ᵑ7; Syriac very rare as mark of accusative (for which is preferred), but used often in the sense of substance οὐσία, also in that of self, e.g. per se, reapse, sibi ipsi, PS1640 f., Samaritan ; Arabic , only used with suffix, when it is desired to emphasize the pronoun, e.g. Qor 1:4 WAG i. § 189. [Ethiopic uses k£y¹ similarly, Di§ 150 a; but it is dubious if this is etymologically akin.] The primitive form will have been 'iwyath, originally a substantive with following genitive, Olp. 432; whether ultimately a parallel development with אוֺת sign from √ אוה is uncertain: Ol WAG i. § 188 LagM i. 226 affirm, ZMG 1886, 738 doubts. In Hebrew the ground-form is אוֺת; the forms with ¢, e being abbreviated. In post Biblical Hebrew, used in combination with another preposition: thus בְּאוֺתוֺ הַיּוֺם = Bibl. בַּיּוֺם הַהוּא, בְּאוֺתָהּ הַשָּׁעָה; or as a nomin., e.g. אוֺתוֺ הָאִישׁ = Bibl. הָאִישׁ הַהוּא).

1. As mark of the accusative prefixed to substantives defined either by the article (or כֹּל), or by a genitive or pronominal affix, or in virtue of being proper names:
  a. with transitive verbs, Gen 1:1; Gen 1:16; Gen 1:29; Gen 1:30; Gen 2:11; Gen 4:1; Gen 4:2; Gen 9:3 (אֶתֿ˜כֹּל׃) etc. Similarly אֶתמִֿי whom (in particular), Josh 24:15; 1Sam 12:3; 1Sam 28:11; Isa 6:8 and elsewhere (but never אֶתמָֿה); also with זֶה Gen 29:33; Gen 44:29; 1Sam 21:16; 1Kgs 22:27 +, זֹאת Gen 29:27; 2Sam 13:27 +, אֵלֶּה Gen 46:18; Lev 11:18; Isa 49:21 +. So pretty uniformly in prose; but in poetry את is commonly dispensed with. By the use of את with the pronominal affix, a pronoun can at once, if required, be placed in a position of emphasis; let the order of words from this point of view be carefully noticed in the following passages: Gen 7:1; Gen 24:14; Gen 37:4; Lev 10:17; Lev 11:33; Num 22:32 thee I had slain, and her I had kept alive, Deut 4:14; Deut 6:13; Deut 6:23; Deut 13:5; Judg 14:3 אוֺתָהּ קַח לִי take for me her, 1Sam 14:35; 1Sam 15:1; 1Sam 18:17; 1Sam 21:10 אִםאֹֿתָהּ תִּקַּחלְֿךָ קָ֔ח if thou wilt take that, take it, 1Kgs 1:35; 1Kgs 14:9; Isa 43:22; Isa 57:11; Jer 9:2. So הַאוֺתִי Jer 5:22; Jer 7:19. It also sometimes enables the reflexive sense to be expressed (elsewhere נַפְשָׁם) Jer 7:19; Ezek 34:2. Rarely with a substantive which is undefined (Ew§ 277 d 2 Ges«GKC:117»§ 117, 1, R. 2), as Exod 21:28; Num 21:9; Lev 20:14; 1Sam 24:6 (but see Dr) 2Sam 4:11; 2Sam 18:18; 2Sam 23:21 or which, though definite, is without the article, Gen 21:30; 2Sam 15:16; Lev 26:5; 1Sam 9:3 (so Num 16:15) Isa 33:19; Isa 41:7; Ezek 43:10 (for further examples see Ew 1.c.)
  b. with a passive verb (Ges«GKC:121»§ 121. 1 Ew§ 295 b) conceived as expressing neutrally the action in question, and construed accordingly with an accusative of that which is its real object: examples occur with tolerable frequency from Gen 4:18 (J) וַיִּוָּלֵד לַחֲנוֺךְ אֶתעֿירָד, Gen 17:5 (P), לֹא יִקָּרֵא עוֺד אֶתשִֿׁמְךָ אַ˜ברָם there shall not be called (=one shall not call) thy name Abram, Gen 21:5 (E), Gen 27:42; 2Sam 21:11; 1Kgs 18:13; Hos 10:6 etc., to Jer 35:18; Jer 38:4; Jer 50:20; Ezek 16:4; Ezek 16:5; Esth 2:13 (compare DrJPh xi. 227 f.): also with passive verbs of filling (Ew§ 281 b), as Exod 1:7 +.
  c. with neuter verbs or expressions, especially such as involve the idea of regarding, or treating, appy. by a construction κατὰ σύνεσιν (rare), Josh 22:17; 2Sam 11:25; Neh 9:32 (compare 1Sam 20:13 Dr). Once after אֵין, Hag 2:17 אֵין אֶתְכֶם אֵלַיָֽ.
  d. poet. (si vera lectio), after an abstract noun used with a verbal force, Hab 3:13 (Amos 4:11; Isa 13:19; Jer 50:40 מַהְפֵּכָה exerts a verbal force, like the Arabic nom. verbi [see WAG i. § 196, 43]; and Num 10:2; Ezek 17:9 לְמַסַּע, לְמַשְׂאוֺת are Aramaizing infinitives: compare Ew§ 239 a).

2. את marks an accusative in other relations than that of direct object to a verb:
  a. with verbs of motion (very rare) Num 13:17; Deut 1:19; Deut 2:7 (to 'walk the wilderness'); denoting the goal Judg 19:18; Ezek 21:25 (Ew§ 281 d, n., 282 a 1).
  b. denoting time (duration), also very rare: Exod 13:7; Lev 25:22; Deut 9:25.
  c. expressing the accus. of limitation (rare): Gen 17:11; Gen 17:14; 1Kgs 15:23.

3. Chiefly in an inferior or later style, אֵת (or וְאֵת) is used irregularly, partly (α), as it would seem, to give greater definiteness (so especially וְאֵת) at the mention of a new subject (when it may sometimes be rendered as regards), or through the influence of a neighbouring verb (a construct κατὰ σύνεσιν), or by an anacoluthon, partly (β) as resuming loosely some other preposition Thus (α) Exod 1:14; Num 3:26; Num 3:46; Num 5:10 (with הָיָה: so Ezek 35:10) Num 18:21b Deut 11:2 (anacoluthon), Deut 14:13; Josh 17:11; Judg 20:44; Judg 20:46 (contr. vJudg 20:25 vJudg 20:35) 1Sam 17:34 (see Dr) 1Sam 26:16; 2Sam 21:22; 2Kgs 6:5; Isa 53:8 (probably), Isa 57:12; Jer 23:33 (but read rather with ᵐ5 ᵑ9 אַתֶּם הַמַּשָּׂא) Jer 27:8; Jer 36:22; Jer 38:16 Kt, Jer 45:4 b Ezek 16:22; Ezek 17:21; Ezek 20:16; Ezek 29:4 b Ezek 43:7 (ᵐ5 Co prefix הֲרָאִיתָ) Ezek 44:3; Zech 8:17; Eccl 4:3; Dan 9:13; Neh 9:19; Neh 9:34; 1Chr 2:9; 2Chr 31:17. In 1Sam 30:23; Hag 2:5 probably some such word as remember is to be understood. (β) Jer 38:9; Ezek 14:22 b Ezek 37:19 b Zech 12:10 סָבִיב אֵת 1Kgs 6:5; Ezek 43:17 strangely (in 1 Kings ᵐ5 omits the clause: so StaZAW 1883, 135). — In 1Kgs 11:1 וְ is merely and also, and especially (see וְ); v1Kgs 11:25 is corrupt (read with ᵐ5 זֹאת הָרָעָה אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂה הֲדָד); Ezek 47:17; Ezek 47:18; Ezek 47:19 read similarly for ואת, זֹאת: see vEzek 47:20. — For some particulars as to the use of את, see A. M. WilsonHebraica. vi. 139 ff. 212 ff. (who, however, confuses it sometimes with II. אֵת). For denoting the pronominal object of a verb, את with suffix preponderates relatively much above the verbal affix in P, as compared with J E Deuteronomy Judges Samuel Kings (see GieZAW 1881, 258 f.), — partly, probably, on account of the greater distinctness and precision which P loves.


BDB9600 H853 H3487

BDB9599 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9601

יָת mark of accusative (= Biblical Hebrew I. אֵת; Palmyrene ית; ZinjirliHad. 28 with suffix ותה; Nabataean, Palmyrene with suffix יתה (Lzb263 Cooke170; compare RÉS468); ᵑ7 Samaritan יָת; Syriac (rare)); — Dan 3:12 דִּי מַנִּיתָ יָָֽתְהוֺן whom thou hast appointed.

with, from, of, and, by, …
ʾēt
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
  • sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative

מְעִ֥יל
מְעִ֥יל
Root word robe, mantle, robes, cloke, coat
Dictionary form: מְעִיל · meh-EEL

Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: the robe
of the robe ×5 the robe ×4 and my mantle ×2 his mantle ×2 of thy robe ×2 and a robe ×1 and the robe ×1 as a cloke ×1
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robe — Most natural modern rendering; fits royal/priestly contexts well.
cloak — Updated spelling of KJV 'cloke'; suits outer-garment contexts.
mantle — Retains dignity; good for prophetic figures like Samuel or Elijah.
outer garment — Descriptive and clear when audience may not know 'robe'.
tunic — Use cautiously; better when garment is close-fitting, not draped.
garment — Generic fallback when specific style is unclear from context.

BDB4769 H4598

BDB4768 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4770

מְעִיל noun masculine1Sam 2:19 robe (Thes conjecture original meaning cover for √ מעל, compare בגד; Ba ES 15 compare Arabic an outer garment, but against this StaThLz, Apr. 28, 1894, 235); — ׳מ Exod 28:31 + 18 t.; suffix מְעִילוֺ 1Sam 15:27 מְעִלוֺ Job 1:20; Job 2:12 + 4 t. singular; plural מְעִילִים 2Sam 13:18, (but strike out We Klo Kit Bu SS; original gloss מֵעוֺלָם We Kit Bu); מְעִילֵיהֶם Ezek 26:16 — exterior garment, robe, worn over the inner tunic ׃ כְּתֹנֶת

1. worn by men of rank: Saul and Jonathan 1Sam 18:4; 1Sam 24:5; 1Sam 24:12 (twice in verse); princes of the sea Ezek 26:16 Job Job 1:20; Job 2:12 Samuel 1Sam 15:27; 1Sam 28:14 Ezra Ezra 9:3; Ezra 9:5 David clothed with בוץ ׳מ 1Chr 15:27 (in the procession of the ark); the child Samuel had קָטֹן׳מ 1Sam 2:19 — (it had a skirt כנף 1Sam 15:27; 1Sam 24:5; 1Sam 24:12 (twice in verse)).
2. worn by the daughters of David 2Sam 13:18 (but probably strike out, see above)
3. robe of high priest (only P): מְעִיל הָאֵפוֺד, made of purple stuff, Exod 28:31; Exod 29:5; Exod 39:22 אפוד ומעיל Exod 28:4 הַמְּעִיל Lev 8:7, having שׁוּלֵי הַמְּעִיל skirts Exod 28:34; Exod 39:24; Exod 39:25; Exod 39:26, around which were alternate coloured pomegranates and golden bells, and פִּי הַמְּעִיל, an opening or hole by which it might be drawn over the head Exod 39:28.
4. figurative of attributes (of ׳י, and of men), קנאה Isa 59:17 צדקה Isa 61:10 משׁפט Job 29:14 בשׁת Ps 109:29.


II. מַ֫עַל see below עלה. מֵעַל see עַל. p. 751, 758f


[מֹ֫עַל], מַעֲלֶה, מַעֲלָה see below עלה.


[מַעֲלִיל, מַעֲלָל] see עלל.


[מַעֲמָד], מָעֳמָד see עמד. מַעֲמָסָה see עמס.


מַעֲמַקִּים see עמק. מַ֫עַן see מַעֲנֶה below I. עָנָה.


מַעֲנֶה, מַעֲנָה, מַעֲנִית see I. ענה.


מְעֹנָה see עון.

robe, mantle, robes, cloke, coat
mĕʿîl
a robe (i.e., upper and outer garment)
  • robe
    • a garment worn over a tunic by men of rank
    • "a long garment worn by David's daughters"a garment of the high priest"(figuratively) of attributes

הָ ֽאֵפ֖וֹד
הָ
Prefix — article the
ֽאֵפ֖וֹד
Root word ephod
Dictionary form: אֵפוֹד · ay-PODE

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: of the ephod
of the ephod ×21 the ephod ×11 an ephod ×6 ephod ×3 and the ephod ×2 for the ephod ×2 also had upon him an ephod ×1 and an ephod ×1
More options
ephod — Standard scholarly/liturgical term; widely recognized in translations.
priestly vest — Accessible modern gloss for general audiences.
sacred vestment — Emphasizes ritual holiness; suits formal or devotional contexts.
ritual apron — Highlights the garment's apron-like form; good for descriptive passages.
priestly garment — Broad and readable; useful when specific form is less important.

BDB652 H646

BDB651 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB653

אֵפוֺד (28 t.) & אֵפֹד (20 t.) noun masculineExod 28:7 ephod (Ethiopic compare Aramaic id. (on meaning see Lagl.c.), perhaps also Assyrian pid, pittu ZimBP 39; on form see Ges«GKC:84a»§ 84a 12. R. but Lagl.c. compares , & thinks אֵפוֺד shortened from ׳חֵשֶׁב הָא 'robe of approach' to God) — ׳א absolute Exod 25:7 +; construct 1Sam 2:18 +; —

1. ephod, priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle;
  a. as worn by ordinary priest made of white stuff (בַּד) 1Sam 22:18 ׳נֹשֵׂא א compare 2; so Samuel as a temple-servant 1Sam 2:8 ׳חָגוּר א girt with an eph.; so David when dancing before ark 2Sam 6:14 (id.) 1Chr 15:27 ׳וְעַל דוד א;
  b. as prescribed in P for high priest, more costly, woven of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, & linen (? שֵׁשׁ)threads, provided with shoulder-pieces & breast-piece of like material, ornamented with gems and gold, Exod 25:7; Exod 28:4; Exod 28:6; Exod 28:12; Exod 28:15; Exod 29:5; Exod 35:9; Exod 35:27 + 17 t. , also Lev 8:7 compare probably 1Sam 2:28 (׳נֹשֵׂא א) 1Sam 14:3; 1Sam 21:10 (see below 2); ׳חֵשֶׁב הָא Exod 28:27; Exod 28:28; Exod 29:5; Exod 39:20; Exod 39:21; Lev 8:7 ׳מְעִיל הָא Lev 29:5; Lev 39:22 (compare Lev 8:7); with verb עַלֿ ׳נָתַן אֶתהָֿא put the ephod on Aaron Lev 8:7.
2. ephod used in consulting ׳י 1Sam 23:6 ׳א borne in hand (read בְּיָדוֺ ׳יָרַד וְהָא ᵐ5 We Dr) v1Sam 23:9; 1Sam 30:7 (twice in verse) (all with חִגִּישׁ) + 1Sam 14:18 (הגישׁ) & v1Sam 14:18, in both read ׳הָא for ארון & v1Sam 14:18 also נֹשֵׂא ᵐ5 Klo Dr;
  a. according to Thes MV Di Exod 28:6 and elsewhere properly below 1 b; consultation of ׳י in that case by Urim & Thummim in the breast-piece attached to the ephod (compare Exod 28:28-30 & see אוּרִים); if so, in view of נשׂא 1Sam 2:28; 1Sam 14:3; 1Sam 14:18 (compare above), not used elsewhere = wear except 1Sam 22:18, & of 1Sam 23:6, the word might be used by metonymy for the breast-piece itself;
  b. others, e.g. StaGeschichte i. 466, 471 BuRS 115 and others, think of an image representing ׳י; compare following.
3. a. ephod of gold made by Gideon Judg 8:27 for a local sanctuary, by which Israel was ensnared; = 2 b according to ᵑ6 Thes ('sine controversia') Stu and others + Sta Bu 1.c.; originally = gold sheathing of an image (compare etymology above & Isa 30:22 below אֲפֻדָּה); MV Be Hauptprobleme 59 think of garment, as below 1 see above
  b. made (material not given) for a private, local sanctuary Judg 17:5; Judg 18:14; Judg 18:17; Judg 18:18; Judg 18:20 (|| פֶּסֶל, מַסֵּכָה, תְּרָפִים in all, for ᵐ5 gives מַסֵּכָה vJudg 18:20, omitted by HCT); compare Hos 3:4 Israel shall abide without king, prince, sacrifice, pillar, ephod or teraphim; according to Thes and others + Sta Bu l.c. = 2 b; Stu Be Ry and others regard as below 1; in view of distinction from פסל, מסכה & תרפים it seems more likely that this is not an image, but some means of consulting deity, perhaps in imitation of Urim & Thummim.

ephod
ʾēpôd
a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
  • ephod
    • priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle, outer garment
      • worn by an ordinary priest and made of white stuff
      • "worn by the high priest—more costly, woven of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and linen threads provided with shoulder-pieces and a breast piece of like material, ornamented with gems and gold

כְּלִ֥יל
כְּלִ֥יל
Root word perfect, wholly, all, burnt, flame, …
Dictionary form: כָּלִיל · kaw-LEEL

Adjective — masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: all
all ×2 wholly ×2 am of perfect ×1 and perfect ×1 and whole ×1 every whit ×1 he shall utterly ×1 it shall be wholly ×1
More options
whole — Best general term; emphasizes completeness or entirety.
entire — Formal register; suits legal or ritual contexts well.
complete — Neutral and clear; good for describing thoroughness or totality.
perfect — Emphasizes flawlessness; fits aesthetic or moral descriptions.
total — Emphasizes full extent; useful for absolute, unqualified statements.
wholly consumed — Specifically for burnt-offering contexts where nothing remains.

BDB4038 H3632

BDB4037 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4039

כָּלִיל adjective and substantive entire, whole, holocaust, construct כְּלִיל, feminine construction כְּלִילַת: —

1. adjective Ezek 16:14 (of Jerusalem) the report בְּיָפְיֵךְ כִּי כָּלִיל הוּא, Ezek 28:12 כְּלִיל יָֹֽפִי׃ (of the king of Tyre) entire, perfect in beauty; Ezek 27:3 אֲנִי כְּלִילַת יָֹֽפִי׃ (of Tyre), Lam 2:15 (of Jerusalem) הֲזֹאת הָעִיר שֶׁיּאֹמְרוּ כְּלִילַת יֹ֔פִי.
2. substantive a. entirety, whole, Exod 28:31 thou shalt make the robe of the ephod כְּלִיל תְּכֵלֶת a whole of purple (i.e. wholly purple); so Exod 39:22; Num 4:6 בֶּגֶד כְּלִיל תְּכֵלֶת; Judg 20:40 והנה עלה כְּלִילהָֿעִיר השׁמימה the whole of the city (perhaps with allusion to meaning b); as adverb accusative, Isa 2:18 וְהָאֱלִילִים כָּלִיל יַחֲלֹף will pass away in entirety, wholly.
  b. as a sacrificial term, entire- or whole-offering, holocaust, of a sacrifice consumed wholly on the altar (compare Phoenician כלל CISI. i, 165, 167; RSRel. Semitic 237), usually a descriptive synonym of עוֺלָה: Deut 33:10 יָשִׂימוּ קְטוֺרָה בְּאַפֶּ֔ךָ וְכָלִיל עַל מִזְכְֶּ˜חן׃, Ps 51:21 אז תחפץ זבחי צדק עוֺלָה וְכָלִיל, in app. 1Sam 7:9 ויעלה עוֺלָה כָּלִיל ליהוה; of the priests' מִנְחָה, Lev 6:15 ליהוה כָּלִיל תָּקְטָֽר, v.Lev 6:16 וְכָלמִֿנְחַת כֹּהֵן כָּלִיל תִּהְיֶה לֹא תֵאָכֵל; fig, Deut 13:17 (of idolatrous city) ושׂרפת באשׁ אתהֿעיר ואתכֿל שׁללהּ אלהיך ׳כָּלִיל לי and thou shalt burn the city and all its spoil as a whole-offering to ׳י.

perfect, wholly, all, burnt, flame, …
kālîl
complete; as noun, the whole (specifically, a sacrifice entirely consumed); as adverb, fully
  • (adj) entire, all, perfect
  • "(adv) entirety"(subst) whole, whole burnt offering, holocaust, entirety

תְּכֵֽלֶת
תְּכֵֽלֶת
Root word blue
Dictionary form: תְּכֵלֶת · teh-kay-LET

Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: of blue
of blue ×27 and blue ×8 blue ×6 in blue ×3 the blue ×2 a blue ×1 of things in blue ×1 with blue ×1
More options
blue — Most natural modern default; fits nearly all contexts.
violet-blue — Reflects the purple-tinged shade many scholars identify.
deep blue — Emphasizes the rich, dark hue of the dye.
blue-purple — Highlights overlap with purple in ancient color terms.
azure — Poetic register; use sparingly in literary translations.

BDB9152 H8504

BDB9151 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB9153

תְּכֵ֫לֶת48 noun feminine violet, i.e. violet thread and stuff; ᵐ5 usually υἄκινθος, υἀκίθινος; see ThatcherHast. DB COLOURS (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; ᵑ7 תִּכְלָא); —

1. violet thread (spun, Exod 35:25 woven, Exod 39:3):
  a. in Exodus (P) of hangings of tabernacle, ephod, etc., ׳ת + אַרְגָּמָן, תּוֺלַעַת שָׁנִי (q. v.; often also שֵׁשׁ, זהב), Exod 25:4; Exod 26:1; Exod 28:5; Exod 28:6; Exod 28:33; Exod 35:25 + 20 t.; of temple hangings (+ אַרְגָּמָן, אַרְגְּוָן, כַּרְמִיל, בּוּץ) 2Chr 2:6; 2Chr 2:13; 2Chr 2:14 loops or cords of ׳ת (alone) Exod 26:4; Exod 28:28; Exod 28:31; Exod 28:37; Exod 36:11; Exod 39:21; Exod 39:22; Exod 39:31; Num 15:38 (all P).
  b. palace hangings in Shushan + חוּר Esth 1:6.
2. violet stuff, fabric.; ׳לְבוּשֵׁי ת Ezek 23:6, ׳גְּלוֺמֵי ת וְרִקְמָה Ezek 27:24 וְאַרְגָּמָן לְבוּשָׁם ׳ת Jer 10:9 also in trade Ezek 27:7 (+ אַרְגָּמָן, שֵׁשׁ בְּרִקְמָה), compare ׳בֶּגֶד ת for covering sacred utensils Num 4:6; Num 4:7; Num 4:9; Num 4:11; Num 4:12 (P).

blue
tĕkēlet
the cerulean mussel, i.e., the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
  • violet, violet stuff
    • violet thread
    • "violet stuff or fabric
    blue

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
וְעָשִׂ֛יתָ Tevir — a lesser break אֶת מְעִ֥יל הָֽאֵפ֖וֹד Tipeha — a lesser break כְּלִ֥יל תְּכֵֽלֶת Silluq — end of the verse

וְעָשִׂיתָ אֶת-מְעִיל הָֽאֵפוֹד כְּלִיל תְּכֵֽלֶת׃
31
And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.
Cross References

Leviticus 8:7

וַיִּתֵּן עָלָיו אֶת-הַכֻּתֹּנֶת וַיַּחְגֹּר אֹתוֹ בָּֽאַבְנֵט וַיַּלְבֵּשׁ אֹתוֹ אֶֽת-הַמְּעִיל וַיִּתֵּן עָלָיו אֶת-הָֽאֵפֹד וַיַּחְגֹּר אֹתוֹ בְּחֵשֶׁב הָֽאֵפֹד וַיֶּאְפֹּד לוֹ בּֽוֹ׃
7
And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith.

Exodus 28:4

וְאֵלֶּה הַבְּגָדִים אֲשֶׁר יַֽעֲשׂוּ חֹשֶׁן וְאֵפוֹד וּמְעִיל וּכְתֹנֶת תַּשְׁבֵּץ מִצְנֶפֶת וְאַבְנֵט וְעָשׂוּ בִגְדֵי-קֹדֶשׁ לְאַֽהֲרֹן אָחִיךָ וּלְבָנָיו לְכַֽהֲנוֹ-לִֽי׃
4
And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Exodus 28:28

וְיִרְכְּסוּ אֶת-הַחֹשֶׁן ‫(מטבעתו)‬ מִֽטַּבְּעֹתָיו אֶל-טַבְּעֹת הָֽאֵפוֹד בִּפְתִיל תְּכֵלֶת לִֽהְיוֹת עַל-חֵשֶׁב הָֽאֵפוֹד וְלֹֽא-יִזַּח הַחֹשֶׁן מֵעַל הָֽאֵפֽוֹד׃
28
And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod.

Exodus 39:22

וַיַּעַשׂ אֶת-מְעִיל הָֽאֵפֹד מַֽעֲשֵׂה אֹרֵג כְּלִיל תְּכֵֽלֶת׃
22
And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.